Senior Squad Technician; Engineer Technician Iv

SENIOR SQUAD TECHNICIAN (ENGINEER TECHNICIAN IV)

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• Job Requisition : 56961 IPR#26-01552
• Opening Date: 07/08/2026
• Closing Date: 07/22/2026
• Agency: Department of Transportation
• Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
• Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly;
  Full Range: $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• County: Lee
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

This position is accountable for the preparation of design reports, plans and specifications for various highway improvement projects. This position must also be accountable for Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).

• Oversees the technical aspects of project report and plan preparation to ensure the proper design of various roadway improvement projects.
• Prepares accurate Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) drawings, project reports and contract plans that meet required standards and specifications within the prescribed timeframe.
• Assembles plans in the specified manner to ensure the completeness of plan sets, the proper quantity scheduling and application of standards.
• Instructs other staff members on drafting techniques, project report and plan preparation, and department procedures.
• Prepares various exhibits to be used for project coordination with outside agencies, public meetings, etc.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering…